Searching for Mufflers(66' CA160)

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:34 pm

I have used the same kits from ebay. The holes in the cork seal (and the neopreme) are too small for the ports they are suppost to seal. Using a small round file, open the holes up and keep opening them up until the seal fits flush over the 3 ports. Believe it or not, the cork works better than the neopreme. Also, make sure the cross spring is flush against the tank and does not have one tab in the "keyway" opening.

Larzfromarz · Post by **Larzfromarz** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:59 am

I actually make my own cork gaskets for this, simple enough with the proper hole punch.

NarakunSC · Post by **NarakunSC** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:56 am

Thanks for the tips! I'll be removing it again today and trying the cork gasket instead of the rubber one I have in there. It's stopped leaking while in the "off" position but reserve and on still drip quite profusely. The only part I didn't replace in the petcock system was the spring plate, but it seemed like there was plenty of "pressure" I suppose you'd call it, in the plate still.

NarakunSC · Post by **NarakunSC** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:11 pm

Upon sitting for a bit longer, the tank is full and seemingly not leaking anywhere(knock on wood)

Larzfromarz · Post by **Larzfromarz** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:21 am

I will say be careful using the cork with ethanol gas. You can usually find cork rolls at the auto parts store, just get the right thickness.